<p>The blow-off system has a sprocket (6), such that the sprocket (6) of the blow-off system can be substituted for an idler or drive sprocket found in the pin chain conveyor system of the processing equipment Multiple blow-off nozzles (12) are disposed radially from a central distribution manifold (8), 10 with each nozzle (12) being operated by a dedicated valve (11) As the cans (5) pass around the sprocket (12) for 90 to 180 degrees, the nozzles (12) are aligned with each can (5) over this entire arc If a defect is noted such that the can (5) needs to be ejected, the individual nozzle (12) associated with the defective can (5) is activated.</p>
